20+ Quotes by Sheikh Ibn Baz

Sheikh Ibn Baz or Abd al-Aziz ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him) was as a Saudi Arabian Islamic scholar and Grand Mufti. He was born on 21 November 1910, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and passed away on 13 May 1999, Mecca, Saudi Arabia. He served as Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia from 1993 until his death in 1999.

Some quotes by him are as follows:

“Whoever stands up all of the ten last nights, he will have [undoubtedly] found Laylatul Qadr.” – Shaykh ibn Baz

“You’re in need of guidance even if you were the most pious and even if you were the most knowledgeable, you’re in need of guidance till you die.” – Shaykh ibn Baz

“Anyone who reflects on the Quran seeking guidance, Allah will honor them, give them insight and help them achieve their aim.” – Sheikh Ibn Baz

“A true Muslim brother is one who keeps advising, reminding and directing you to the straight path…” – Sheikh Ibn Baz

“This era is an era of gentleness, patience and wisdom, not an era of harshness. The majority of the people are in ignorance, heedlessly preferring the Dunyaa. So we must be patient and we must be gentle until the Da’wah spreads, until the people reach it and until they know. We ask Allah to grant everyone guidance.” – Sheikh Ibn Baz

“Reaching the month of Ramadaan is in itself a gift from Allaah.” – Shaykh ibn Baz

“If the people of truth don’t speak out in the clarification of the haqq, then people of error (falsehood) will remain upon their mistakes, others would blindly follow them in that. And the sin of withholding the truth would fall back on those who remained silent.” – Shaykh Ibn Baz

“Unite upon that which we agree, and excuse each other in that which we disagree.” – Shaykh Ibn Baz

“Whoever has abandoned prayer, his deeds are destroyed & his fasting is not accepted.” – Shaykh Ibn Baz

“Whoever takes care of his time by doing Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah), reciting the Quran, accompanying the good people, and distancing himself from ignorant and bad company will purify and soften his heart.” – Shaykh Ibn Baz

“Don’t hurt or give so much pain to any believer that he/she sits on prayer mat & cries because of the pain given by you.” – Shaykh Ibn Baz

“Celebrating birthdays has no source in the Sharī’ah. In fact, it is a bid’ah (innovation in islam).” – Shaykh Ibn Baz

“It is not allowed for a woman to pray in a thin garment. The prayer is not correct (invalid).” – Shaykh Ibn Baz

“Be not of those who curse Iblis in public yet obey him in private.” – Shaykh Ibn Baz

“Allah doesn’t need you but you need Allah. So repent and seek his guidance.” – Shaykh Ibn Baz

“Shyness that prevents you from speaking the truth is not shyness at all, But only weakness!.” – Shaykh ibn baz Rahimahullaah